Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Mecalac TA6
The Mecalac TA6 has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,165kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac TA6 has 48kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac TA6 is the bigger machine by 3,165kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Mecalac TA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 55 kW (74hp) |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Travel speed | - | 25 km/h |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Mecalac TA6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
- you want one that has 48kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,165kg
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Mecalac TA6?
The Mecalac TA6 has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,165kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip.
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